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Michael J. Fox documentary, Ryan Gosling’s ‘I’m Just Ken’ song shortlisted for Oscar
An intimate documentary on Michael J. Fox and a song recorded by Ryan Gosling are…
Federal court revives lawsuit against Nirvana over 1991 ‘Nevermind’ naked baby album cover
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday revived a child sexual exploitation…
Still haven’t bought holiday gifts? Retailers have a sale for you
NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are stepping up sales and other enticements in the final…
Rogers boardroom drama to hit stage as live theatre production in December
TORONTO — A bombastic boardroom battle for control of the Rogers telecom empire is hitting…
Woman can testify Weinstein used force to rape her despite his acquittal, judge rules
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who says Harvey Weinstein trapped her in a Manhattan…
Lone gunman in Czech mass shooting had no record and slipped through cracks despite owning 8 guns
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech politicians tend to boast that their country is one of the…
Police seek a motive as Prague mourns the 14 people killed in the nation’s worst mass shooting
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech police investigated Friday why a student went on a dayslong violent…
Czech Republic marks a day of mourning for the victims of its worst mass killing
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic came to a standstill at noon Saturday as people…
For a new generation of indie rock acts, country music is king
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer-songwriter Mitski’s “My Love Mine All Mine,” plays out like a…
Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka split after 7 years together, dancer confirms
Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka have split after 7 years together, the dancer confirmed Tuesday.…
Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright and creator of ‘Sarafina!’, is killed in a car crash at 68
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Renowned South African playwright, producer and composer Mbongeni Ngema has died in…
Comedian Tom Smothers, one-half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most…
St-Onge wants CBC role redefined before next election, possible change of government
OTTAWA – The role of the public broadcaster should be redefined before the next federal…
Bollywood celebrates rocking year, riding high on action flicks, unbridled masculinity and misogyny
NEW DELHI (AP) — Bollywood has made a financial comeback this year worthy of one…
What does Watch Night mean for Black Americans today? It dates back to the Emancipation Proclamation
The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec. 31,…
Mickey Mouse will soon belong to you and me – with some caveats
LOS ANGELES (AP) — M-I-C-K-E-Y will soon belong to you and me. With several asterisks,…
While some Montreal streets boom, downtown is dotted with vacant storefronts
MONTREAL – Wellington Street in Montreal’s Verdun borough is booming, with cheerful shop facades lining…
John Pilger, Australia-born journalist and filmmaker known for covering Cambodia, dies at 84
LONDON (AP) — John Pilger, an Australia-born journalist and documentary filmmaker known for his coverage…
The year in review: Influential people who died in 2023
Yevgeny Prigozhin rose from being an ex-con and hot dog vendor to winning lucrative Kremlin…
Mexican actor Ana Ofelia Murguía, who voiced Mama Coco in ‘Coco,’ dies at 90
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican actor Ana Ofelia Murguía, who gave voice to the character…
Trial of man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie may be delayed until author’s memoir is published
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Salman Rushdie’s plans to publish a book about a 2022 attempt…
First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The earliest iteration of Mickey Mouse is on a rampage, barely…
B.C. school district told to pay student $5,000 for failing to address her anxiety
VANCOUVER – An unnamed school district in British Columbia has been ordered by the province’s…
Time not right to stage play amid Gaza tensions, says Victoria, B.C., theatre
VICTORIA – The playwright and actor in a play cancelled by Victoria’s Belfry Theatre over…